Life transitions, whether off to college or the spinning thoughts of, now what do I do with the impact of this news, raises sleeplessness and over eating.
A single woman shared in our support group that she just can’t focus or stop thinking about her financial changes.
Another younger woman is being pulled into the refrigerator ten times a day because the part of her that procrastinates deadlines is winning.
A devoted mother, doesn’t weep much but her fingernails have never been so chewed up because her endless to do list for high school graduation nears, her work schedule never travels a straight line, and then there is college drop off in August where she hugs her only child goodbye.
Kati is a single parent, recently divorced, who jumps months ahead about being with her ex-husband during college send off for their son.
The women and men in the groups have shared their lack of being able to let go at the end of a full day and their worries about relationships where tension is distancing fun times.
Tips For De-Stressing
1. Play music at home. Classical in the car.
2. Call someone to lift your spirits and receive a reality check.
3. Review and assess your situation, then remind yourself you are done thinking about that now. “Stop it,” might be helpful to say to yourself.
4. Get outside . Plant seeds. Walk around the block.
5. THIS WON’T LAST FOREVER, can be hopeful words to shift your energy.
Stress can be helpful to put you into new behavior and action. It won’t be gone forever. Life happens. You can have ways to support yourself through the challenging times. Tim reads poetry before bed even when he told me he could never get into that habit, he did.
Take good care,
Natalie
Natalie Caine M.A.
Empty Nest Support Services
Life In Transition, What’s Next?
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